August weather forecast
Portobello, New Zealand

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Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is also a frosty month in Portobello, New Zealand, with temperature in the range of an average high of 9.5°C (49.1°F) and an average low of 6.7°C (44.1°F).

Temperature

With August's arrival, Portobello, New Zealand, notes an average high-temperature of a still chilly 9.5°C (49.1°F), closely following the trend of the preceding month. Portobello's nighttime temperatures in August see a subtle dip to an average of 6.7°C (44.1°F).

Humidity

In Portobello, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In August, in Portobello, New Zealand, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout August, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated. In Portobello, New Zealand, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.6 days and collects up to 357mm (14.06") of precipitation.

Snowfall

August is the only month when snow falls in Portobello. The month with the most snowfall is August, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of snow.

Sea temperature

The month with the coldest seawater in Portobello is August, with an average sea temperature of 9.2°C (48.6°F).
Note: Swimming in 9.2°C (48.6°F) poses a severe threat. Even short exposure to 13°C (55.4°F) is chilling, and going below 10°C (50°F) can cause breathing irregularities and intense cold shock, based on one's stamina.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of August, in Portobello, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:07 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Portobello is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Portobello?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Portobello, New Zealand, during August are 9.5°C (49.1°F) and 6.7°C (44.1°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August in Portobello?

In August, the average relative humidity in Portobello, New Zealand, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August in Portobello?

In August, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout August, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Portobello?

The month with the most snowfall is August, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of snow.

When does it start snowing in Portobello?

August is the first month it typically snows in Portobello, New Zealand. Throughout August, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow.

What month is the sea coldest in Portobello?

With an average sea temperature of 9.2°C (48.6°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater.

What is the water temperature in August in Portobello?

In Portobello, in August, the average water temperature is 9.2°C (48.6°F). Swimming in 9.2°C (48.6°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in August in Portobello?

In August, the average day length in Portobello, New Zealand, is 10h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Portobello?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Portobello, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:07 pm NZST.

How many hours of sunshine does Portobello have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Portobello is 6.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Portobello?

April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Portobello, New Zealand.

How high is the UV index in August in Portobello?

In Portobello, New Zealand, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Portobello, New Zealand

Average temperature in August - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in August: 9.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (15.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 6.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (11.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.3°C).

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Average pressure in August
Portobello, New Zealand

Average pressure in August - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in August: 1011.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Portobello, New Zealand

Average wind speed in August - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in August: 19km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (21.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (18.4km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Portobello, New Zealand

Average humidity in August - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

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Average rainfall in August
Portobello, New Zealand

Average rainfall in August - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in August: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (43mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (16mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Portobello, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in August - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (11.1 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Portobello, New Zealand

Average snowfall in August - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in August: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in August
Portobello, New Zealand

Average snowfall days in August - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, October and December (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in August
Portobello, New Zealand

Average sea temperature in August - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average sea temperature in August: 9.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (9.2°C).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Portobello, New Zealand

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Portobello, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in August - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (13.4 days).

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Average UV index in August
Portobello, New Zealand

Average UV index in August - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in August: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in August
Portobello, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in August - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in August: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in August
Portobello, New Zealand

Average visibility in August - Portobello, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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